Find out how popular the last name Sek is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sek.

Sek, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sek in America

Sek is the 31150th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sek surname appeared 745 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sek to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sek

The surname "SEK" originated in the Scandinavian region, particularly in Sweden and Norway, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "sekkr," which referred to a bag or sack. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trades or professions related to sack-making or carrying goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SEK" can be traced back to the 14th century in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of historical documents from Norway. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Sek," "Sekk," and "Sekkr," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the name "SEK" was mentioned in the Älvsborgs lösen, a historical register documenting individuals who contributed to the ransom paid for the liberation of the Swedish fortress Älvsborg from Danish occupation. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in Sweden during this period.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "SEK" was Hans Sek (1595-1672), a Swedish pastor and author from Östergötland. His writings and sermons contributed to the religious and literary landscape of the time.

In the 19th century, the name "SEK" gained prominence with the birth of Christian Frederik Sek (1820-1892), a Norwegian industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the successful Sek Brewery in Christiania (now Oslo), which played a significant role in the development of the Norwegian brewing industry.

Another individual of note was Henrik Sek (1875-1942), a Swedish architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several notable buildings and urban projects in Stockholm, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

It is worth mentioning that the name "SEK" has also been associated with certain place names in Scandinavia. For instance, the village of Sek in Norway and the Sek River in Sweden share this name, suggesting a connection between the surname and geographical locations.

Throughout history, the surname "SEK" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including pastors, entrepreneurs, architects, and likely many others whose contributions may have been overlooked or undocumented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sek

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sek.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sek was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sek has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sek was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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